Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School vs Thaxted Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 5.0 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
147 students
Thaxted Primary School
Dunmow · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
228 students
| Measure | Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Dunmow, East of England | Thaxted Primary School Dunmow, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1129 of 1,872 | #688 of 1,872 |
| National rank | #9338 of 15,697 | #5640 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 147 | 228 |
| Pupils on roll | 147 | 228 |
| Free school meals | 11.6% | 11.4% |
| Capacity filled | 91.9% | 85.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 41% | 64% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 14% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Dunmow | Dunmow |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.greateastonprimary.co.uk | www.thaxted.essex.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Thaxted Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (61.1 vs 43.7).
- •Thaxted Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (64% vs 41%).
- •Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (14% vs 11%).
- •Thaxted Primary School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 147.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School better than Thaxted Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thaxted Primary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 43.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thaxted Primary School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Dunmow and Dunmow in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School: 147. Thaxted Primary School: 228. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School and Thaxted Primary School rank in East of England?
Great Easton Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School is 1129th of 1,872 and Thaxted Primary School is 688th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).